Pictures from the 47th annual Odunde Festival on South Street

Sen. Frank A. Pecora, a little-known Republican who represented Allegheny County’s 44th District, switched to the Democratic Party and flipped the balance of power.

The annual West Philadelphia event uses art to build awareness and community, organizers said.

It was not clear whether White accepted, but he posted on Instagram an image of himself at the White House press secretary lectern with the caption: “On to the next chapter.”

Officials said the man, who has not been publicly identified, threatened police while displaying a "large knife."

The school already has raised $64 million during the quiet phase, and the funding is for student scholarships, experiential learning opportunities, and facility upgrades, the school said in a release.

Israel's president chooses Gadi Eisenkot to organize a coalition after the Oct. 27 election.

The senator, who has been mentioned as a possible 2028 presidential candidate, is the latest lawmaker whose health issues have kept them from the Capitol this year.

The Villanova Spires — an all-male a cappella group — began performing the surprise personalized birthday songs mostly on campus last November; now they have more requests than they can handle.

As mayor-elect following a stunning upset, she will need to navigate political rifts in balkanized City Hall while taking on an array of problems that have defied her predecessors.

After a midterm that relegated Republicans to their thinnest ranks on Capitol Hill in decades, some of them are blaming the president.

President Donald Trump has chosen Stephen Miller, known for his harsh language and extreme opinions, as the new White House chief of staff.

Fire department officials say the additional funds will be used to hire a fourth full-time firefighter at each of Lower Merion’s six fire stations and bolster the department’s strained finances.

The Eagles lose their swagger, Mural Arts faces criticism over suspected AI imagery, and the Academy of Natural Sciences' live animals find new homes. Plus, an unusual Election Day polling place.

Scene Through the Lens with photographer Tom Gralish.

The unidentified soldier was about 17, and stood about 5 feet 2 inches tall when he was mortally wounded by Confederate artillery in August 1862.

Some people are abandoning office jobs for teaching, healthcare, and the trades. But switching to the new paths can come with trade-offs.

Gynecologist Randolph Heinzel shows off his photography skills with his Eagles-themed medical exam room. Patients call it a personal touch.

The nonfatal shooting happened on the 700 block of College Drive in Gloucester Township.

Bryan Jackson, 42, and another Philadelphia pastor were originally charged in June. The case against the second pastor, Isaiah Banks, is still pending.

Gutierrez ran for five touchdowns and added a passing TD including a game-winning touchdown.

The Nittany Lions nearly fumbled a 22-point lead fueled by a dominant first-half performance. However, for the second week, the team earned a conference win and a step closer to being bowl-eligible.

The Hawks have won the conference crown in nine of the last 10 years. Additionally, head coach Sam Brown was named A-10 Coach of the Year.

Their home contest in the best-of-three series is expected to be either Friday, Nov. 27 or Saturday, Nov. 28. That might annoy fans with Thanksgiving travel plans, but there isn't much room to move.

Head coach Rick Tocchet: “When you’re losing, you want to try different things and take a little pressure off. They’ve been playing really well all year, and they’re getting a lot of offense for us."